São Paulo Launches Civic-Military School Program in 100 Schools
São Paulo state has initiated the Civic-Military School model in 100 schools across the region, incorporating military personnel as monitors to improve educational environments.
- • 100 state schools in São Paulo launched the Civic-Military School model on February 2, 2026.
- • Schools were selected after public consultation with local communities in the capital and 88 cities.
- • Reserve military personnel will support the program by acting as monitors in the schools.
- • The schools involved are located in metropolitan, coastal, and interior areas of São Paulo state.
Key details
On February 2, 2026, the São Paulo state education system began implementing the Civic-Military School program across 100 selected schools. These schools are spread throughout the capital city and 88 other municipalities, covering metropolitan areas, coastal regions, and the interior of the state. The selection process was guided by a public consultation with local communities, ensuring broad community involvement in the program's deployment.
The initiative aims to enhance the educational environment by integrating reserve military personnel as monitors within these institutions. This measure is part of São Paulo's commitment to strengthening discipline and safety in schools through collaboration between education authorities and military support.
The program’s rollout marks a significant step in education reform within São Paulo, highlighting the government's focus on combining civic values with military discipline to improve school environments. It is expected that such measures will contribute to better student engagement and security across the state.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
